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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

Cartoon: Time is Ticking

Cartoon: Time is Ticking

Aiden Bae, Cartoonist April 3, 2017
Time is ticking for Senior Vice President of Student Affairs Marc Wais, NYU President Andrew Hamilton and Board of Trustees Chairperson William Berkley (from left to right).
Students think NYU’s refusal to divest from fossil fuels contradicts its sustainability efforts, even though the university focuses on other efforts such as water, power and waste.

NYU Decides Against Fossil Fuel Divestment

Anne Cruz, News Editor June 16, 2016
Despite continued protests from some NYU students, the university decided it would not divest from fossil fuels, choosing instead to focus on what it described as "direct" action against climate change.

[VIDEO] Op-Ed Live: Presidential Search

November 20, 2014
Emily Bell and Kavish Harjai discuss NYU's Presidential Search Committee and the Board of Trustees. The discussion is moderated by Omar Etman. Video produced by Christian Forte, Sam Bearzi and Shawn Paik.

Search committee must listen to community

WSN Editorial Board November 18, 2014
William Berkley and Ellen Schall have been worryingly dismissive of outside involvement in search for next university president.

[UPDATED] Presidential Search Committee to narrow down nominations

Emily Bell and Nicole Brown November 17, 2014
The search committee has received over 200 nominations for the next president.